Player Spotlight: Dardores!

Real life first name: Alex
Main Character name: Dardores
Server: Unrest
Guild: Illegitimis Non Carborundum

Where in the real life world do you live?
Houston, Texas

What type of work do you do?
USB Flash Drive Manufacturer

What got you into gaming and what sort of games do you like the most?
College Buddies a LONG time ago

What other hobbies or activities do you take part in, other then playing EQII? Rugby, Public Speaking, Financial Investments

What other MMOs have you played?
I've played Diablo II, World of Warcraft, Guild Wars, Neverwinter Nights and Everquest I

How long have you played EQII?
4 years

How long is your typical gaming session when playing EQII?
3 to 4 hours on a good night.

What does a typical EQII day consist of for you?
Well, right now it's questing, questing, QUESTING! Though I love to get on and do some harvesting for a possible rare. I love harvesting nodes!

What was the race and class of your very first character?
My main is still my first char in EQII, High Elf Templar

What is your highest level in EQII?
75 Templar pushing to 80! 80 here I come!

What race and class is your main character?
High Elf Templar

What do you like the most about the class you have chosen for your main character?
I love the ability to be depended on in a group and the ability to heal myself. The solo strategy needed to solo efficiently is amazing. Undead mobs need beware!

Does your main character worship a deity?
Currently, I have unfortunately not obtained a deity yet, though I plan to in the near future.

How did you choose your main character's name?
Was my first random created character name in Everquest I. I just grew attached to the name, therefore, I continued it into EQ2

Which classes in EQII have you NOT played?
I've attempted all the classes at least once. It's hard to not like something without trying it, so I've tried them all.

What is your favorite expansion?
I love Rise of Kunark, everything from the soloable quests and content to the very challenging heroic instances. I am looking forward to attempting the raid zones in the next few months. The design work on this expansion is truly amazing!

What is your favorite zone?
The Estate of Unrest. Unrest is a foundation for all persistent and innovative instances for the future. It's an amazingly done zone.

What is your favorite NPC?
The Statue of Antonia Bayle... take a moment to visit her, it's great!

Which expansions do you like the least?
DOF, because I unfortunately did not have a lot of opportunities to explore the raid content, I wish I did. I'd love to go back there some day.

Which zones do you like the least?
Lavastorm. It's too hot!!

Which NPC do you like the least?
Mayong Mistmoore... he's up to something and I'm going to find out what it is!

What is the most platinum you have ever spent on purchasing a single item for one of your characters?
I'm a very cheap, cheap person. The most I've spent is probably 20PP and that was for a legendary set piece for my Templar. Weeks later it dropped in an EOF instance /cries

Do you have an item you no longer use but keep around for nostalgic reasons? If so what is it and why do you keep it?
The candles from the Valentines Day event, they look so neat and they definitely light up a room

What do you like best about EQII?
The mentality and the community. Everyone, for the most part, is kind and helpful. I really enjoy logging in at night and reading the conversations in the level channels. It's very entertaining, and even educational sometimes! REALLY!

What do you get out of playing EQII?
The escape from the 9 to 6. I really enjoy getting away for a little bit every day.

Describe your best experience from playing EQII.
The very good friends that I have met along the way. Some I have known from online games for over 7 years. I never would have dreamed that would have happened.

Do you run or work for an EQII Fan Site?